JACK RODWELL

I just want to do the best I can, which means playing for the England full side one day and carry on playing well for Everton.

There's been a lot come through at Everton: Wayne Rooney, obviously, and lately, Victor Anichebe has made it, James Vaughan, and the likes of myself.

It's been frustrating for me, as I've been injured a lot, but hopefully, I can get more fitness and get time on the pitch.

It's mentally hard. There are times when you're set back again, and you don't know what to do.

I've not got a bad word to say about City. If they want you and sign you, then they have got intent for you.

When you're on the pitch, you can't think about what the fans are thinking.

I've had injuries that have hampered my career but that is part and parcel of being a footballer. You just have to bounce back and remain focused.

There have been ups and downs over the years, but that's in the past, and now I'm just looking forward and focussed on the future ahead.

I'm a strong person, and when I am not in the team, I can motivate myself to keep focused and be prepared for when I get called on.

I believe I could be a good centre-half.

I've played at centre-half plenty of times before.

I never really supported anyone when I was younger, but I'm an Evertonian now.

You always want to test yourself at a high level, and I would be proud to represent Great Britain.

When you sign for a new club, you just want to play, and when injury stops you, it is frustrating.

It is effectively a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved, and the chance to win an Olympic medal would be amazing.

No matter what squad I go to, I always feel I can add something to it.

I'm not saying I'm never going to get injured again; that's just impossible.

I'm a great believer in my ability, but I've not had the chance to prove it.

I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.

I have a lot of experience at Under-21 level, so hopefully that can show in my performances.

I've had a lot of injuries.

To be honest, from England Under-16s, through the 17s and 18s, really all the way through my youth career, I played at centre-half. For some reason, when I made my debut at Everton, I just played in central midfield, and it went from there.

I got scouted at six by Everton. My parents said it was maybe a bit too young. A year later, I went down to trials at Everton and have been there ever since.

What I've been missing in my career is 30 back-to-back games and getting a good run of form and confidence.

I joined Sunderland, a great club, to be successful, to feel at home again. It hasn't worked out, but that's not through lack of effort.